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Sears May Be Dying, but American Retail Is Not
Sears, Walmart, and Amazon have all had the privilege of being America's go-to for goods and services, but Sears just couldn't keep up with the times.
Can This Drug Solve the Opioid Epidemic?
The overdose-preventing drug Naloxone has seen an increase in prescriptions alongside opioids, but is enough being doing to solve the opioid epidemic?
What Is It About Marianne Williamson?
Marianne Williamson certainly has a unique quality to her, but few in the political world seem to have puzzled out why.
Gun Control Won’t Save Mankind From Its Own Instincts
Establishing more gun control within the United States will not solve the deeply rooted societal problems that many refuse to face in this nation.
Dan Crenshaw Cracks Under Gun Grabber Pressure
Dan Crenshaw has exposed his willingness to compromise on gun rights by supporting the TAPS Act, at the expense of millions of American gun owners.
Why Are Arab Armies So Ineffective?
Many issues, from incompetency to general lack of knowledge, hold back Arab armies and hinder them from reaching success on the battlefield.
Did the Modern Man Lose Touch With God?
Modern people make little time for God and remember him mostly in hard times.
Ghost Guns Are the Solution to Restrictive Gun Control
It’s tough to witness your own rights being threatened in the wake of an even harsher tragedy.
Why I Support Tulsi Gabbard as a Libertarian
A libertarian who doesn’t usually vote explains why Tulsi Gabbard has earned his support.
Over-The-Counter Birth Control Doesn’t Help Women
Ted Cruz and AOC want to make over-the-counter birth control a reality, but can't seem to recognize the dangerous implications this policy has on women.
Privatizing the Oceans Could End Environmental Destruction
Privatizing the oceans would guarantee that the tragedy of the commons would end and those responsible for destroying marine life be punished.
Democrats Desperate to Keep Freitas Off Virginia Ballots
Virginia Democrats are using arcane, ridiculous campaign rules to prevent Representative Nick Freitas from running a reelection campaign this year.
Dan Crenshaw: The Future of Conservatism
Transparent, battle-tested, and fluent in social media — Dan Crenshaw looks like the GOP after Trump.
Kamala Harris Is Just a Modern-Day Slave Driver
Thanks to Gabbard, Kamala Harris stands out, and not in a good way.
For $80, You Can Fly to Area 51 on September 20th
With the enourmous popularity of the storm Area 51 facebook meme, many are wondering how feasible it would be to fly to Area 51.
Josh Hawley Is Coming for Your... Snapchat Streaks?
Misunderstanding both psychology and the concept of individual freedom, Senator Josh Hawley continues to wage his little war against big tech.
Could Elon Musk Actually Put Humanity Inside Minecraft?
Neuralink won't upload you into Minecraft — but mind-controlled keyboards get you closer than you'd think.
John Delaney’s National Service Plan Is “Patriotic” Slavery
John Delaney's mandatory national service is conscription with better branding.
How Will America’s Chinese Tech Ban Affect 5G?
With the United States banning multiple Chinese tech firms from American markets, one has to wonder what the effect will be on developing 5G technology.
The NDSU Planned Parenthood Partnership Hides Bias
NDSU has a partnership with Planned Parenthood, but the details of it reveal biased information and a desire to spread a misleading narrative.
Compulsory Gun Ownership Will Not Save Liberty
Switzerland’s gun laws are often cited as a libertarian model, but mandatory gun ownership is no friend of liberty.
Siri Just Leaked Your Sex Life to Apple Contractors
Apple contractors reviewing Siri recordings have heard users’ private moments, including sex.
“Audit the FED” Bill Co-Sponsored by Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard joins Massie's Audit-the-Fed bill — one of just four Democrats aboard.
The Double Edged Sword of Nationalism
Turkey shows nationalism's two edges: shield against global hegemony, sword against its own Kurds.
AI Could Turn the Police State Into a Nightmare
Police are using artificial intelligence to predict future crimes.
Turning Point USA Is a Threat to the Left - And the Right
Turning Point USA isn't persuading young voters — it's indoctrinating the already-convinced and repelling everyone else.
Interview With Venezuelan Libertarian Think Tank Econintech
Rafael Acevedo and Luis Cirocco of the Venezuelan Libertarian Think Tank Econintech sit down with 71 Republic to discuss the nightmare in Venezuela.
Is ShotSpotter Expanding the Police State?
Gunshot detection audio sensors, also known as ShotSpotters, are also capable of recording audio, raising privacy concerns amidst a growing police state.
Why Hasn’t Trump Fired Bolton Already?
A man with a decades-long war obsession has no place in the president's cabinet.
Could Boris Johnson Be Julian Assange’s Saving Grace?
Boris Johnson defends leakers in principle and cheers Assange's arrest in practice — one of these has to give.
Interview: Jeff Deist Talks About the Future of Liberty
Jeff Deist was kind enough to sit down for an interview with the 71 Republic team to discuss libertarianism, college students, and socialism.
Indian Government Wants to Ban Cryptocurrency
After releasing a report recommending a ban on cryptocurrency, the Indian government is likely to crack down on the decentralized money.
MLB Announces an Esports League in China
A look at why MLB's first esports league is launching in China, not America.
John McAfee Captured by the Government?
McAfee's campaign manager says the fugitive was boarded at sea — and that a dead-man's data dump is armed.
The FDA Caused the Opioid Epidemic by Banning Darvocet
In 2010, when the FDA removed Propoxyphene (Pp) from the market, they caused the current opioid epidemic, which snowballed from there.
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal May Foster Sexual Harassment
By forcing women to serve Brazilian wax treatments, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal may cause sexual harassment in the industry.
Is Alabama Embracing Private Police?
While this may not be a full embrace of private policing state-wide, it sets a substantial precedent for the state of Alabama and private security.
The House Minimum Wage Raise Bill Will Be a Disaster
The House of Representatives passed a minimum wage raise bill recently, which will be largely ineffective and hurt those who need low wage jobs most.
Rufo Chacon Describes Life Without Sight After Attack
After police in Venezuela brutally attacked Rufo Chacon, the student activist now lives without sight and describes his new life and future.
Nancy Pelosi Was Out of Order, and That’s a Good Thing
Though it's not clear that Trump was necessarily a racist, Nancy Pelosi stood on solid grounds by breaking the long-standing precedent.
AOC Risks Losing to Republicans in 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's unfavorability has become high in her own district as multiple Republicans seek to take her seat in the 2020 election.
Is It Time to Trust-Bust Big Tech Social Media?
If Facebook and Google want to police speech like publishers, maybe they deserve Teddy Roosevelt's treatment.
El Chapo Only Got Half the Sentence of Ross Ulbricht
Though El Chapo was actually violent and was guilty of many more charges, his prison sentence is a mere half that of the peaceful Ross Ulbricht.
Have You Heard About the Kewaunee County Water Crisis?
The citizens of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin are facing an air and water quality crisis as CAFOs continue to engage in harmful environmental practices.
UAE Oil Tanker Goes Missing in Iranian Waters
While sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, a UAE-based oil tanker went missing.
Pennsylvania Marriage Law Desperately Needs Updating
Pennsylvania’s government is still present at every wedding ceremony by state law regulating who couples can choose to officiate their marriage.
Arizona Sells Disabled Vet Jim Boerner’s Home Over $236 Tax Debt
Jim Boerner's mobile home has been auctioned off after the disabled veteran failed to pay $236 in property taxes.